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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1953

Page

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Police Seek Youth in Turnpike Killing Case

Cleveland detectives hold 22 year old blonde in an east side rooming house after recovering a .42 caliber revolver and a watch linked to the July Turnpike shootings. They seek a 24 year old man described as 6 feet tall, 155 pounds, a former truck driver with Pennsylvania plates. Ballistics tests will match the gun to the Turnpike attacks.

Cleveland AFP East Side George Gackowski Louis Jalovec John K. Shepard Nearisbon Chio Shepard David's Loan Co St. Clair, Ave David’s Loan Co Pennsylvania David C. Kerr

Army Lifts Secrecy On Weapons Show At Aberdeen

At Aberdeen Proving Ground the Army displayed select atomic age gear while withholding certain items per a defense order. Highlights included the 280 mm atomic cannon and a 75 mm Skysweeper, plus a 58-ton tank retriever and a new twin 40 mm gun on the Walker Bulldog chassis. The Nike missile, Ontos carrier, and T43 heavy tank remained hidden. The event showcased mobility demonstrations and drew industry and military attendees.

Aberdeen Aberdeen Proving Ground Wilson Army Nevada Eisenhower American Ordnance Assn

Road Staying Was Accident, Counsel Says

Dorchester soldier Harold St. John on trial for the second degree murder of Joseph W. Harding, Ohio official and former Cuyahoga Falls mayor. Counsel argued the shooting outside a Zanesville motel last August occurred during a struggle for a gun and was accidental.

Zanesville Dorchester Mass Ohio Harold St. John Joseph W. Harding Cuyahoga Falls Charles S. Leasure State Highway Patrol Clyde E. Weiss St. John Wells Harding Pittsburgh

Objections Filed Against Court Choice for Chief Justice

Senator Langer says Earl Warren’s nomination as chief justice faces objections before Senate Judiciary Committee approval. He reports from Washington that several objections have been filed against the former California governor’s appointment, which must be confirmed by the Senate.

Billings Mont Earl Warren Senate Judiciary Committee United States Sen. Langer R-Nd Washington California Senate

President Eisenhower to Hold First News Conference Today

The White House announced President Eisenhower will meet with reporters at 3 or 3:30 p.m. EST for his first afternoon news conference.

Washington Eisenhower White House

Truman to Speak Tonight on Eisenhower Domestic Policy

Former President Harry S. Truman addresses St Louis audience and promises remarks on the Eisenhower administration's domestic policies. A delayed ABC radio broadcast of the 6:30 p.m. CST speech begins at 6:35 p.m. CST.

HST ST. Louis Harry S. Truman Eisenhower ABC Radio

U S and Britain to pull units from Trieste

United States and Britain plan to withdraw troops from Trieste and hand over their occupation zone to Italy while leaving the rest of the disputed area to Yugoslavia. The move is tied to a Western plan to settle Trieste along postwar zonal divisions and follows failed talks on a neutral governor. Officials indicated a formal statement may follow within 24 hours.

London United States Britain Italy Yugoslavia Trieste Rome Belgrade Giuseppe Pella Tito Foreign Office France

Wage Boosts Offered to A NI Employees

North American Aviation Inc offers about 14 million dollars a year in wage increases and benefits to employees at Columbus Los Angeles and Fresno plants to avert a strike. UAW CIO authorized a possible Oct 22 strike if no deal is reached, with new benefits effective Oct 19 for non bargaining unit and salary staff. Current wages range 1.42 to 2.32 per hour, union seeking 23-cent raise.

Columbus, Onion Columbus Los Angeles Fresno Calif North American Aviation, Inc Uaw-Cio Uni

President May Muzzle Atomic Blabbermouths Debate

Democratic senators condemned mixed official talk on Soviet atomic and hydrogen bomb threats. They urged clear statements from the National Security Council or White House. Eisenhower reportedly warned aides to align all remarks with NSC decisions, whileDefense Secretary Wilson and AEC chair Strauss weighed Russia's hydrogen capabilities and delivery potential.

Washington Eisenhow National Security Council Sen. Kefauver D- Tenn New York Eisenhower Soviet Union Washington Dispatch James ‘Reston Reston White House New Jersey Russia Defense Wilson

UN Vows to Defend Indian Troops in POW Zone

United Nations and U N troops will defend Indian guards and other members of the Neutral Repatriation Commission in Korea if South Korea launches troops against neutrals. The armistice agreement guarantees protection and cooperation to the Military Armistice Commission and its observer teams. Some U S sources say South Korea's Syngman Rhee remains unbound by what he can or cannot say or do.

United Nations U. S Korea South Korea Military Armistice Commission Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission Neutral Nations Syngman Rhee

Rat Hunter Wounded By 3 Year Old Son

Clarence H. Fields 26 of Onetz was shot by his 3 year old son after returning from a rat killing trip. He placed a loaded shotgun in a corner and the boy fired, hitting Fields in the buttocks with buckshot. He remained in St Francis Hospital for treatment.

Columbus GPF Clarence H. Fields Onetz Fields St. Francis Hospital

Consumer Better Break Dairy Industry Advised

Syracuse N Y Asst Secretary of Agriculture John H Davis urged the dairy industry to give consumers a better break by adopting prices and sales policies that will encourage greater buying of milk and its products Lower prices can be offered if dairymen distributors and processors cut costs from the farm to the home He noted the dairy surplus stems from under consumption not overproduction and said the government bought 275 million dollars worth of butter cheese and dried milk since April 1 to back price guarantees He warned against dumping stocks and outlined two options: a 3 percent cut in milk production or a cooperative effort to boost consumption through incentives along the supply chain.

Syracuse Secretary of Agriculture John H. Davis Davis Dairymen's League Cooperative

French Curb Yank Forces In N. Africa

Paris reports France will limit U S personnel at Moroc co bomber bases to 7500, though American officers warn this will not suffice for operations. Three jet bomber and fighter bases near completion, costing about 360 million dollars. Two more bases planned. talks continue on a broader force and administration agreement, with France seeking a workable plan before accepting more troops.

Paris France Morocco U.S U. S United States Indi

Drugs Probe Chief Named

COLUMBUS Ohio A 32 year old Cleveland attorney will direct Atty Gen C William O Neill s investigation of illegal narcotics in Ohio Alvin I Krenzler a former assistant Ohio attorney general for two years was named counsel and director of the statewide probe He will lead operations and work with a state committee appointed soon amid reports of widespread illegal drug use by students and others authorized by the 100th General Assembly to study the problem.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland William O'Neill O'Neill Alvin I. Krenzler 100Th General Assembly Krenzler

Ex-Mental Patient Admits Coed Assault in Indiana

Richmond Indiana police say a former mental patient admitted beating a 19 year old coed and forcing her into a car near Earlham College campus. The case was heard Tuesday in Common Pleas Court as investigators tied the man, Keith Locke 22, of Hagers Town to the incident.

Richmond Ind Warren Ohio

Widened search for third kidnapper reported

Police expand hunt as officers seek third suspect in the abduction. The article notes ongoing investigations and public safety implications. It details actions by law enforcement and emphasizes community awareness and cooperation.

Eden Rehashes British View On Conference

Margate England foreign secretary Anthony Eden declared Britain would press for a Big Four meeting despite Russia's rejection. At the Conservative party conference he said the policy remains to keep the Western Alliance united and defensive, avoiding provocation while pursuing any practical opportunity for talks.

Margate England Anthony Eden Britain Onlinne Russia Char¢ehill Eden

Sewer Ditch Collapse Buries Street Worker

HOLLYWOOD A street worker is recovering after being buried nearly half an hour under ten feet of earth. A sixteen foot sewer ditch caved in within six to seven feet of the top yesterday as Dave Barranga n was removing tumbering that welded up the sides.

Hollywood Dave Barrangan

Couple Found Dead From Monoxide Fumes Near Greenwich

Norwalk Ohio police report a youth and a girl found dead in a parked car near Greenwich from gas poisoning. The coroner tentatively identified the boy as Richard Oney from a farm near Greenwich. A farmer found the father in a grove near a subway track after a scuffle. The train involvement remains unconfirmed.

Norwalk Ohio CPI Greenwich Haron County Charies New York Richard Oney

fugitive Marsh tailed with tattoo clues in FBI profile

Washington reports FBI released a descriptive profile of Thomas John Marsh a 37 year old ex convict wanted in the Bobby Green Jease kidnapping and killing case. He is described as 5 feet 6 brown hair blue eyes ruddy complexion stocky build with multiple tattoos including a cross on the right forearm and dagger with snake on the left forearm along with skull and crossbones insignia a heart on the left thumb base and an Odd Fellow emblem his left ring finger is amputated and a scar marks his inner right wrist.

Washington Thomas John Marsh Bobby Green- Jease Marsh FBI Tom “Marsh Willows Springs Bobby St. Louis Hall Missouri New York Iniwa Robert Letterman Greenlease Ledterman Pittsburg Kan Bobby Ledterman Norbert O'Neill Kansas City Letterman Wwe Heady Hart Branied Marsh St. Joseph

Editor Raps Peron Visit

Publisher John S. Knight condemns President Eisenhower for sending his brother Milton to visit Argentine President Juan Peron during his South American tour last July. Knight, outgoing Inter-American Press Association president, says he rejected an Argentine invitation to avoid face saving gestures and reports on press freedom in the Americas.

Mexico City John S. Knight Inter-American Press Assn Eisenhower Milton Juan Peron South America Knight Chicago Daily News Miami Herald Detroit Free Press Akron Heacon-Journal Argentina Peron Association Americas

Alarms Flashed For Trigger Man

The Robert C Greenlease family faced a ten day life and death gamble that ended in tragedy for their six year old son Bobby. The Kansas City case centers on a crime driven by a criminal's word and the family’s desperate actions.

Greenlease Bonnie Brown Heady Carl Austin Hall Bobby Greenlease FBI Newstead St. Louis Robert. C. Gréenlease Kansas City Hall Robert C Greenlease Bobby

Refuted claims of Guyana red plot spark tense show of force

British troops landed at Georgetown to guard government houses and sugar estates amid a show of force cited by Prime Minister Chedi Jagann. The PPP holds 18 of 24 seats and seeks more self government while British authorities accuse party leaders of communist intrigues. Jagann denies plotting to undermine rule and opposes naval withdrawals.

Georgetown British Guiana Chedti Jagan People's Progressive Party PPP Jagan

Radar experts deny risk charges at Fort Monmouth

Three radar specialists including a man who attended college with convicted spy Morton Sobel say they were suspended by the Army Signal Corps radar research labs at Fort Monmouth New Jersey for security reasons. They deny being security risks and will fight the charges while the Army seeks Senate inquiry guidance.

Washington Morton Sobel C Vlan Army Army Signal Corps Fort Monmouth N. J E.ecunse Drancn Ron COOP Senate Sen MecCare Fort Monmoi

Huntington Lions Campaign Clears Icebox Peril

Huntington report says Lions Club members and police conferred to end a safety scare at a regional event. Volunteers assisted, and the campaign to calm concerns involved community officials and local guardians.

Huntington's Lions Huntington Lions Club Maue Har BS Sramen Tremsenes Clopet

Drop in Corporation Taxes Seen as Business Stimulant

Washington Sen. M kin urges a five point cut in corporate taxes to take effect April 1 as a business stimulant. Mishkin says tax reductions should come when scheduled. Treasury notes current 52 percent rate to 47 percent will cut April 1. Millikin backs broader tax revision and excise levy changes for 1954 calendar year impact.

Washington Mkin R-Cole Millikin Senate Finance Committee Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey New York Mishkin Treasury Congress

Resignation of Democratic women's director noted

Washington reports the new director of women’s activities for the Democratic National Committee is described as a chic blonde who favors home life over a career. The piece notes Mrs. Louchheim, also called Katie, resigned Wednesday. her husband Walter C. Louchheim is a private consultant and investment manager in Washington. The report also mentions Cairo news of five more suspects before Egypt’s revolutionary court.

India Edwards Washington Democratic National Committee Scofield Louchheims Ards Katie Walter C. Louchf Treals Cairo Egypt

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